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1.3KZulfi Bukhari resigns over allegations in Rawalpindi Ring Road scam
Zulfi Bukhari, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis, resigned from his position on Monday, citing allegations against him...
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Pakistan plans to revolutionize dairy sector to increase milk production
The federal government is planning to launch a project to increase the production of milk in the country, which will eliminate the...
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CCP probe reveals why chicken, egg prices went up in Pakistan
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has disclosed that 19 poultry feed companies were engaged in “price coordination,” resulting in an increase...
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Pakistan marks day of solidarity with Palestine
Pakistan is observing Palestine Solidarity Day today to give a united message to the world for standing beside the people of Palestine...
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Pakistan lost 80 percent of its pangolins due to illegal hunting
More than 80 percent of pangolins have been allegedly hunted for scales and meat, said Rab Nawaz, Senior Director Biodiversity at WWF-Pakistan....
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Japan is all set to hire thousands of IT professionals from Pakistan
The government of Japan is going to hire thousands of IT professionals from different specializations from Pakistan in the coming years. According...
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ECC approves payment of Rs 89 billion to 35 IPPs out of 47
ECC has the approval to pay the first installment of Rs 89 billion to 35 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) out of a...
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Chinese firm PCCCL awarded $355 million Tarbela civil works project
On Thursday, WAPDA awarded $354.6 million worth of contract to Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd (PCCCL) for civil works of the...
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Pakistan asks IMF to reduce tax collection target to Rs 5.5 trillion
Pakistan has requested that the IMF reduce the FBR’s tax collection target for the upcoming budget from Rs 5.9 trillion to Rs...
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521 solar projects worth Rs 36 billion launched under SBP’s schemes
Around Rs 36 billion have been extended by various commercial banks for 521 solar projects that will produce approximately 850 MW of...
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Pakistan decides to import 0.3 million tons of wheat from Central Asia, Ukraine
Pakistan has allowed private companies to import 300,000 tons of wheat duty-free amid soaring prices of the crop in the domestic market....
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Govt doesn’t intend to ditch IMF program but hints at renegotiation
On Wednesday, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said unequivocally that the government has no plans to abandon the IMF Program. “The government will...
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Tarin rules out IMF directed new taxes, hike in tariffs
Pakistan had informed the International Monitory Fund (IMF) that increasing taxes or tariffs was currently not feasible under the IMF programme, said...
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Chunian industrial estate to be turned into aqua business park
The Chunian (Kasur) Industrial Estate Project is going to be converted into Pakistan’s first seafood species breeding, growing, and export hub, Chunian...
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Trade deficit widens by 21.6 percent to $23.8 billion in 10 months
The trade deficit of the country widened by 21.6% to $23.83 billion in the 10 months of the fiscal year 2020-21 which...
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Complete 10-day lockdown imposed in Pakistan except Sindh
The governments of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have officially imposed complete lockdown during the Eid holidays from 8th May to 16th May...
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President Arif Alvi directs making of EVM prototype
President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday directed the authorities concerned to manufacture a prototype of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) for presentation to the...
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Tributes pour in for the late Sumbul Shahid passed away due to COVID
Veteran actor Sumbul Shahid passed away on Thursday after a prolonged battle with Covid-19 at Lahore’s Combined Military Hospital (CMH). She had...
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Punjab raises minimum wage to Rs 20,000
The minimum monthly wage of workers in Punjab has been increased from Rs 17,500 to Rs 20,000 on the occasion of World...
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Inflation accelerates to 11.1 percent in Pakistan during April
April has seen a double-digit increase in prices of consumer items as inflation edged up to 11.1 percent from 9.1 percent in...
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PM Khan lays foundation for first IT Park in Hunza
Prime Minister Imran Khan has unveiled the commemoration at a ceremony in Chinarbagh, Gilgit to lay the foundation of first Information Technology...
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Saudi Arabia to build King Salman grand mosque at IIU Islamabad
Saudi Arabia is planning to start constructing a mosque named after King Salman bin Abdul Aziz at the new campus of the...
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Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan defends outburst at AC Sialkot Sonia Sadaf
Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan offered her clarification on the controversy involving Assistant Commissioner Sialkot Sonia...
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Ustad Waheed becomes oldest bodybuilder to win Mr. Pakistan title
A 60 years old Ustad Abdul Waheed has become the oldest bodybuilder of the country to have won the Mr Pakistan 2021...
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PM Imran announces Rs 370 billion development package for Gilgit Baltistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a 5-year development package worth Rs 370 billion for Gilgit Baltistan. On Friday, during the PM’s...
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Covid pandemic worsened debt vulnerabilities of Pakistan: IMF
The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened existing debt vulnerabilities of Pakistan and led to a surge in its financing needs, said International Monetary...
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Pakistani Kinnow exports may surpass yearly target
Pakistani citrus industry has witnessed a breakthrough last week as Iran lifted restrictions on the import of Pakistani kinnow. According to the...
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Housing finance goes up by record 36 percent
Housing and construction finance has witnessed a historic 36 percent growth during 2020-21, revealed State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). On Tuesday, SBP...
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Citizens aged 40-49 to get Covid-19 vaccinations from May 3
Covid-19 vaccinations of people aged between 40 to 49 years are going to be started from 3rd May, announced NCOC head Asad...
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Pakistan to receive more rainfall than usual this year
South Asian countries are expected to have more rainfall than usual, including Pakistan, between June and September this year. According to the...
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Govt closes down Tobacco Control Cell
The Tobacco Control Cell (TCC) has been disbanded by Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) and the services of its staff has...
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Eid holidays to be observed from May 10-15 in Pakistan
Government has announced Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in Pakistan from 10th to 15th May, the decision was taken under the current situation of coronavirus....
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Internet freedom declined in Pakistan in 2020, says report
Internet freedom in Pakistan has declined dramatically in 2020 due to the increased blocking of political, social and cultural websites by the...
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Thal Limited setting up Rs 1.7 billion polypropylene bag plant
Thal Limited, a subsidiary of House of Habib now has planned to establish a plant for the manufacturing of polypropylene woven bags....
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Drap approves Pakistan’s first indigenous ICU ventilator
The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has announced that it had developed the country’s “first indigenous intensive care unit (ICU) ventilator” that...
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CM Buzdar unveils Rs 34 billion uplift package for Multan
On Monday, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar unveiled Rs 34 billion uplift package for Multan at a historic occasion when the...
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Pakistan announces ban on tourism, travel during Eid holidays
Pakistan has announced new restrictions all over the country that includes a complete lockdown on tourism, transport, restaurants, hotels, or any public...
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PM inaugurates establishment of South Punjab secretariat
Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has inaugurated the establishment of the South Punjab secretariat in Multan. On Monday, PM said while...
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CDWP okays two development projects worth Rs 196 billion
On Monday, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved two development projects worth Rs 196.46 billion. In the meeting of the Central...
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Gemstone laboratory, technical training center to be set up in Peshawar
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is all set to establish up a gemstone laboratory and technical training and certification center to promote the...
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Kisan Card for farmers will ‘transform’ Pakistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Kisan Card was a step in moving towards modern agriculture and would “transform and...
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Malaria second most reported disease, kills 50,000 Pakistanis annually
Malaria is one of the six priority communicable diseases, affects around 300,000 Pakistanis annually and kill about 50,000 of them. According to the World...
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Punjab seeks $500 million World Bank loan for rural water supply, sanitation
The Punjab government sought $500 million from the World Bank in order to provide water to rural areas and address sanitation problems....
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Circular debt to remain over Rs 1.1 trillion by 2023
The Circular Debt Management Plan (CDMP) would be presented to the federal cabinet during the current week for approval and implementation. The power...
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Over 19,000 social media accounts taken down: NACTA
According to the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), over 19,000 social media accounts have been deactivated for fostering hatred and promoting terrorism...
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Pakistan will shift to 60 percent clean energy by 2030, world assured
On Thursday, Pakistan assured the international community that it would be shifting to 60 percent clean energy and 30 percent electric vehicle...
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Free health coverage to be extended to entire country: PM Khan
Pakistan is going to extend the free health coverage to all the provinces, except Sindh where the center’s party is not in...
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Petrol smuggling costing national exchequer Rs 240 billion loss annually
Pakistan bore an annual loss of Rs 240 billion due to the petrol smuggling, the Petroleum Commission has made a report public...
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China’s coal-fired power station in Sahiwal achieves zero carbon emission
China’s coal-fired power plant in Sahiwal has successfully made it possible to achieve ultra-low, zero carbon emission level. According to the report...
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Pakistan beats India in textile exports to United States
According to Sourcing Journal, a credible source for textile sector information, Pakistan had an outstanding performance among textile export destinations worldwide during...
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Foreign direct investment falls by 35 percent in nine months of current fiscal year
The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) decreased by 35.1% to $1.395 billion during the first nine months of this fiscal year as compared...
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‘Situation very critical’: Pakistan bans travel from India for two weeks
Pakistan has imposed a ban on Indian citizens to travel to Pakistan via air, sea, and land routes for two weeks after...
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5 killed, over a dozen injured in suicide car bombing at Quetta’s Serena Hotel
More than 13 people have been injured and 5 have been killed in the suicide car bombing occurred in parking lot of the Serena Hotel...
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PHC approves performance policy to clear backlog of cases by end of 2025
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has launched a five-year policy for the speedy clearance of cases to clear the backlog of around...
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Punjab launches crackdown against sugar hoarders after crisis intensified in Lahore
The sugar crisis in Lahore could not be overcome despite the government’s claims and now has instead intensified, leaving citizens worried due...
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Pakistan likely to lose $60 million World Bank loan aimed to tackle climate change
Pakistan and World Bank had signed a programme to tackle climate changes and natural disasters. It was a $188 million concessional programme....
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Shaukat Tarin started budget preparation for next fiscal year
The process of preparing the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 has started, according to newly appointed Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin. After...
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70 million wild olive plants discovered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
More than 70 million plants of wild olive trees have been discovered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, revealed Muhammad Ishtiaq Urmar. Provincial Minister for...
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PIA to operate direct flights between Karachi, Skardu; Airblue announces huge cut in domestic flight fares
Private Pakistani airline Airblue slashed its airfares massively to facilitate the passengers during the Holy month of Ramadan and Pakistan International Airlines...
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IMF’s SDRs could provide up to $3 billion to Pakistan: Moody’s
International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) may provide meaningful support to the countries like Pakistan, said Moody’s. Special Drawing Rights were...
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Govt sets GDP growth target at 4.2 percent for fiscal year 2022
Keeping the IMF’s programme in view, the government approved the Budget Strategy Paper (BSP) on Tuesday for the fiscal year 2022 envisaging...
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Prime Minister Khan announces Rs 446 billion uplift package for Sindh
Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a Rs 446 billion development package and programme to uplift 14 districts of Sindh. On Friday,...
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PML-N bashed PM Imran for yet another cabinet reshuffle
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has slammed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s move to reorganise the federal cabinet, saying it demonstrates that he...
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Pakistan to pay $2.2 million for not using $400 million ADB loan
Pakistan is bound to pay $2.2 million this year as commitment charges on a $400 million loan from the Manila-based Asian Development...
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‘All unresolved issues, including Kashmir conflict, must be discussed between Pakistan, India’
According to Pakistani Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, Pakistan and India must address all pending issues, as well as the...
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Special Courts for Overseas Pakistanis to be established in Punjab
The Punjab government is going to set up special courts to ensure that justice may be given to the overseas Pakistanis at...
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Sheikh Rasheed apologizes for temporarily suspending social media services
Sheikh Rasheed, the Interior Minister, apologized on Friday for the government’s decision to temporarily close down social media services in the country, saying...
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Pakistan’s powerful groups enjoy privileges of over $17 billion: UNDP Report
As Pakistan is looted by corrupt hands and inequality is served here, it has been revealed by UNDP that the complete privileges...
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ECC to approve grant for establishing four Mother & Child Hospitals in Punjab
The federal cabinet’s economic coordination committee (ECC) is going to approve a technical supplementary grant (TSG) for the establishment of four Mother...
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PM Imran gives nod to development of South Punjab as separate zone
Prime Minister Imran Khan has agreed to amend Punjab Civil Servants Act 1974 and to make legislation to allow a 32% job...
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Pakistan reports highest single day coronavirus death toll in 2021
On Wednesday, Pakistan reported 135 new deaths, making it the highest single day coronavirus death toll so far in 2021. According to...
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Brilliant Babar blasts sensational century to give Pakistan T20I series lead in South Africa
Babar Azam dominated with a spectacular 122 as Pakistan thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the third Twenty20 International. Captain Babar...
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NCOC issues new set of guidelines for Ramadan
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has issued a new set of guidelines for Ramadan to alleviate the adverse effects of the third wave of...
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Govt decides to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik under anti-terror law
The Federal government is going to ban the ultra-right-wing Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the anti-terrorism law of the country. On Wednesday, the federal government decided to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) –...
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Apply Online For PPSC Jobs 2021 | Detail Procedure
Do you want to apply for Punjab Public Service Commission Jobs? If yes, then you are definitely in the perfect place. PPSC...
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A Pakistani show is going to be dubbed and shown in Turkey
Senator Faisal Javed Khan has revealed that undisclosed Pakistani show will be broadcasted in Turkey after its dubbing in Turkish, Pakistanis are overwhelmed by...
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Pakistan approaches Twitter to block malicious trends against judiciary
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has approached Twitter, warned to immediately block/remove malicious trends and tweets vilifying the superior judiciary of the country. According to...
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Protest across Pakistan against detention of TLP chief
Protests in support of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) is at peak as people demand the release of TLP chief. On Monday, TLP chief Saad Rizvi was...
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Coronavirus vaccination centres in Punjab will operate in two shifts during Ramadan
The Punjab Health Department has said that all coronavirus vaccination centres in Punjab will be operated in two shifts during Ramadan. On Tuesday, the...
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Protests by religious party continue across Pakistan for second day, disturb traffic
Major protests by a religious group, which blocked traffic and trapped thousands of people for hours the day before, began to wind...
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SBP considering issuing digital currency to boost financial inclusion
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will possibly issue digital currency to boost financial inclusion and reduce money laundering in the economy. According to...
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Pakistan records remittances over $2b for 10th consecutive month
Pakistan has recorded an increase of 26% in remittances of above $2 billion for the 10th consecutive month in March, revealed SBP. ...
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CCP opposes fixing sugar price, fears illegal movement of Sugar
The CCP has expressed reservations over the Punjab government’s decision to fix sugar prices and has warned that it would cause movement...
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Pak vs SA: Pakistan win last-over thriller with 4 wickets to spare, up 1-0 in T20I series
Pakistan won by four wickets in a thrilling first match of the four-match T20I series in Johannesburg. Pakistan now leads the series...
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Pakistan to become 23rd biggest economy by 2040: US intelligence report
Pakistan will be the world’s 23rd biggest economy by 2040 based on its predicted gross domestic product (GDP) rank, said US intelligence report. ...
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Pakistan has dual nationality arrangements with 12 European countries
Pakistan carries dual nationality arrangements with 12 European countries, including France, Italy, Belgium, Iceland, Finland, Switzerland, Netherland, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Germany and...
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Govt to open Covid-19 vaccination registration for all citizens post Eid
The government is going to open registration for Covid-19 vaccination for all citizens after Eid, announced Asad Umer. On Thursday, while talking to journalists, Minister...
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K-Electric announces reduced loadshedding in Ramadan, no power outage during Eid
K-Electric is going to exempt 75% of the feeders providing electricity to the port city from load shedding on the occasion of Ramadan,...
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4pc increase in child abuse cases, report
Pakistan has reported at least 2,960 major crimes against children, which is a 4% increase in child abuse cases in all four...
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PM breaks ground for 4,000 low-cost housing units
At least 600 apartments will be given to poor people who are living in the deprived areas. Prime Minister, Imran Khan performed the ground-breaking of...
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73% Pakistanis believe country heading in the wrong direction, finds survey
Around 73 percent of Pakistanis think the country is heading towards wrong direction, says survey. Pointed out the findings of a new opinion poll conducted...
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Govt approves Rs457b PIA restructuring plan
The federal government has approved Rs457 billion worth restructuring plan for Pakistan International Airlines. The federal government approved Rs457 billion worth restructuring...
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Pakistan and Russia agrees to boost defence ties
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to boost cooperation in diverse areas including defence and counterterrorism. On Wednesday, both countries agreed cooperation in diverse areas. An...
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FIFA suspends Pakistan after over ‘hostile takeover’ of PFF HQ, removal of Normalization Committee
After a hostile takeover of the Pakistan Football Federation’s Lahore headquarters, which was followed by the suspension of the normalization committee a...
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Land grabbing category introduced in Pakistan Citizen Portal
The exclusive category has been included in Pakistan Citizen Portal (PCP), under the supervision of PM in order to receive and pursue...
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World Bank puts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc
Pakistan had been showing a weak economic recovery with the resumption of economic activity and was expected to achieve a growth rate of 1.3%, ...
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Proton Saga launched in Pakistan
Proton Holdings and Al-Haj Group has launched Proton Saga in Pakistan, launching virtual event took place on their official Facebook page. Malaysian carmaker, Proton...
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Pay taxes and get your vehicle registered at home in Islamabad: Excise and Taxation Department
The Excise and Taxation Department (ETD) Islamabad has introduced home services for vehicle owners in the capital, citizens would now be able to call ETD team...
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Pakistan crosses 1 million coronavirus vaccine doses mark
More than 1 million coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the country so far, announced Asad Umar. On Tuesday, Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar confirmed on Twitter that,...
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Man spends Rs35,000 to avoid traffic violation ticket worth Rs300
Mohammed Noman Awan, belonged to Punjab’s Chakwal district has spent PKR35,000 in order to avoid traffic violation ticket worth Rs300. The National...
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Italy mulling over setting up gemstones training institute in GB
Italy is planning to establish a training institute in order to promote the gems, jewelry and gemstone industry in Gilgit Baltistan (GB). The meeting to...
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Pakistan’s broadband users reach 100 million
Local broadband users have reached a whopping 100 million, announced Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. On Friday, PTA announced the broadband subscriptions to have...
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Over 80 sasta bazaars, 50 kissan markets planned for Ramazan
The KPK government is going to establish at least 83 sasta bazaars and 53 kissan markets all over the province for Ramzan to sell essential edible items at...
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Toyota Corolla Cross SUV launched in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the Toyota Corolla Cross has finally arrived. It was expected to launch in December 2020, but it was moved back...
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Punjab to Launch Home Vaccination Service
The government of Punjab has now started Home Vaccination Service for elderly and handicapped citizens of the province at their residences via...
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Pakistan all set to enter China’s $15bn meat market
Pakistan is going to venture into the $12 to $15 billion China’s meat market, announced the Food Minister. The Food Minister announced that...
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Gwadar granted status of Capital of South Balochistan
Gwadar has been declared the new capital of South Balochistan, said GPA Chairman Naseer Khan Kashani. In order to bring the coastal town Gwadar into the...
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Pakistan’s exports reach decade-high of $2.3b in March
Pakistan’s exports have reached a decade-high of $2.3 billion in March 2021, monthly figures showing growth year-on-year and over the previous month. The...
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Babar stars as Pakistan beat South Africa in ODI series opener
In the first ODI of the series, Pakistan beat South Africa by four wickets in a last-over thriller at SuperSport Park in...
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FBR collection hits Rs475bn in March
Federal Board of Revenues successfully collected Rs.475 billion against a target of Rs.439 billion during the month of March, this year. This is the...
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12 buildings gutted, two collapsed in Urdu Bazaar fire
More than 20 shops in Urdu Bazaar, Rawalpindi set on fire on Thursday, the fire started due to the short circuit and...
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Pakistan loses two spots on Global Gender Gap Index, slides into ranks of worst four countries
‘Global Gender Gap Report 2021’ has revealed Pakistan has lost two spots on Global Gender Gap Index, slides into ranks of worst...
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Ramazan 2021: Qadri says govt working to build consensus over moon sighting controversy
Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs has said that the PTI government is currently working to build consensus on the controversy over...
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PM constitute committee to review social media rules
Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted a committee to review the social media rules which were announced in 2020. The office of...
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Peshawar High Court Lifts Ban on TikTok
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced the lifting of TikTok ban by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered by a single-member bench of the same...
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Pakistani Rupee becomes world’s best currency of 2021
Pakistani Rupee got the status of being the best currency in the world against the US Dollar in the last three months. The rupee strengthened 4.09%...
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Hammad Azhar announces launch of Pakistan’s ‘first ever’ three-tranche capital market transaction
Pakistan’s “first ever” three-tranche capital market transaction is going to be launched. The launch happened the same day Hammad Azhar was entrusted with the finance ministry...
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Federal govt to develop new olive orchards on 30,000 acres land in KP
The Federal Government is going to develop new olive orchards on 30,000 acres land during the next 5 years in KPK in order to...
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Qaiser Bengali fears SBP ordinance may lead to disintegration
The people of the country are generally against the proposed amendment in State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Act, 1956. Common Pakistani is...
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Motorcycle prices skyrocket in past 10 months
Sabir Shaikh, the Chairman of, Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers Association has said that there has been an increase in the prices of 70cc...
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PC-1 of housing apartments at Alipur Farash approved
The Capital Development Authority (CDA)’s Development Working Party has approved the PC-1 of housing apartments at Alipur Farash, the project will be completed...
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ADB to provide $300m to Pakistan for 300MW hydropower plant near Balakot
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it will be extending Pakistan a $300 million loan to finance the construction of a 300-megawatt...
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Qureshi meets Turkish FM, stresses need for comprehensive political settlement in Afghanistan
In the meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister said that there was no military solution to the...
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Ahead of Ramadan, essential commodities witness stark rise in prices
Like every year, Ramadan essential commodities have witnessed a stark rise in prices in 2021. When every country lowers the prices of food...
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$800,000 raised for slain Pakistani immigrant’s family in US
Americans have raised $800,000 for the Pakistani immigrant’s family who was killed by 2 teenage girls in a carjacking last week. Last...
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Water supply to Islamabad from Rawal Dam restored after three decades
The supply of water from the Rawal dam to Islamabad has been restored after a hiatus of three decades. On Monday, the Capital Development...
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PM Imran decides to remove Hafeez Shaikh, give finance portfolio to Hammad Azhar
The government has decided the removal of Dr. Abdul Sheikh from the post of finance Minister and Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar will...
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President Arif Alvi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak test positive for COVID-19
President Alvi had confirmed his diagnosis through a tweet, saying: “I have tested positive for Covid-19. May Allah have mercy on all Covid affectees. Had 1st dose...
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2,094 ghost employees working in Utility Stores: report
For the year 2019-2020, an audit of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has revealed 9,756 employees working in the organization’s 42 regions against the...
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Locally manufactured solar power panels set to roll out
Pakistan is going to roll out its first locally manufacturing solar power panels, production will start next month. Amid fears of a power crisis, Pakistan...
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Under new law, SBP to retain refinancing facilities
While making the refinance schemes available for exporters, agriculture, small business, and housing sector, investment, and others, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will...
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PM directs banks to simplify loan procedure under Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered to simplify the process in order to facilitate the masses. PM in quarantine after being tested positive...
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Smart lockdown imposed in localities of Islamabad and Peshawar
The district administration has ordered to impose smart lockdown in 32 areas of Peshawar amid rising covid cases, meanwhile 11 residential areas have been...
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PIA resumes flight operations to Swat after 17 years
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its flight operations at the Saidu Sharif Airport Swat after a gap of 17 years. The first flight...
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Pakistan strikes $1.3 billion development deal with World Bank
Pakistan has made an agreement with the World Bank to work on at least 7 projects worth $1.3 billion in order to...
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Islamabad’s Jinnah Avenue to be linked with F-8 and PIMS: CDA
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is going to provide direct links to F-8 and PIMS side from Jinnah Avenue. The decision to...
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Pact signed to assemble European brand vehicles
The Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) has entered into a License and Technical Assistance Agreement with the Stellantis Group in order to assemble and distribute...
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Govt plans to launch Eurobond to generate up to $1 bn
The government has planned to launch Eurobond in the international capital market probably within the next few days in order to generate $750 million...
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Pakistan records over 4,000 Covid-19 cases for first time since July as Punjab, KP drive spike
More than 4,000 Covid-19 cases have been reported in last 24 hours, making it the highest for the first time since July. Amid a...
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Pakistan fifth among 30 TB high-risk countries
It is the worst tragedy and misfortune for Pakistan that diseases like polio and Tuberculosis (TB) are still prevalent here. The country...
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‘Digital Pakistan Policy 2021 Road Show’
The Ministry of IT & Telecommunication has initiated the development process on the Digital Pakistan 2021 Policy by organizing “Digital Pakistan Policy 2021 Road...
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Pakistan’s first entrepreneurial institute for e-commerce, digital skills established
The Magna Carta College at Oxford, UK, and Extreme Commerce Pakistan has established the first-ever higher education institute in the country for entrepreneurship...
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PEMRA asks TV channels to avoid ‘maligning’ NAB
All news and current affairs satellite channels have been asked to refrain from airing “unsubstantiated, judgmental and unipolar remarks” about the National...
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Meet the seven national heroes honored during the Pakistan Day parade
The government of Pakistan has acknowledged the efforts of 7 national heroes in bringing immense pride to the country during Pakistan Day parade. During...
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Load of critical patients in the hospitals of Lahore increasing alarmingly
The covid-19 situation has got worse in many government hospitals of Lahore as a load of critical patients has alarmingly increased. According to the report, it...
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HEC directs universities in coronavirus hotspots to function online
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has ordered all universities to function online till 11th April following the increasing coronavirus cases. On Wednesday, HEC...
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US President Joe Biden vows to cement partnership with Pakistan
In a letter to President Arif Alvi, US President Joe Biden has assured to resolve to strengthen partnership with Pakistan in future. US President...
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PITB launches incubators for tech startups in 9 cities of Punjab
Regional Plan9, a network of incubators for tech startups has been launched in 9 cities of the province Punjab. On Monday the...
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Joe Biden to nominate Pakistani-origin Silicon Valley critic Lina Khan to head US FTC
Pakistani origin critic of “Big Tech” and Silicon Valley, Lina Khan is expected to be nominated to head the US Federal Trade...
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Pakistan’s exports slump 22pc in the region
The Pakistan’s exports to different regional countries, including Afghanistan, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Iran, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives have come down during the eight...
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Digital Transactions boom in Pakistan
Digital transactions in Pakistan are getting tremendous popularity as it provides a basket of the solution to the people. During the last year, the...
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Govt is Selling Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Center
The Ministry of Privatization has officially floated tenders for privatization of the Jinnah Convention Center (JCC). According to the official notification circulated...
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Govt to introduce two ordinances to impose Rs290 billion taxes
Two ordinances are going to be introduced which will impose Rs290 billion taxes on the citizens. The media revealed that the Federal Government...
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Coronavirus in Pakistan: NCOC decides to tighten restrictions amid rising cases
On Monday, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) decided to once again implement tight restrictions amid the third wave of Coronavirus in Pakistan. ...
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Ban on travel from 12 countries amid spike in Covid cases
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified a fresh list of countries categories into A, B, and C after the emergence of South...
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Govt to provide fast internet services at tourist spots
The government is going to launch special projects which will provide basic telephony and fast internet services at tourist spots in Babusar Top, Saiful Malook Lake, and Kumrat Valley, and some...
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Technological education to be promoted for knowledge-based economy, PM
Prime Minister called the country to fully participate in the upcoming technological revolution in the world and highlighted the significance of technology...
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Iran keen to expand investment, trade ties with Pakistan
In a meeting with the delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) headed by the Chairman, Qurban Ali, the...
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Ehsaas Programme completes IT integration with USC
Dr. Sania Nishtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Welfare visited headquarter of the Utility Stores Corporation, where she looked over the...
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400-year-old tunnel discovered in Shahi Qila
Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has recently discovered a 400-year-old tunnel during the restoration work at the great Royal Fort, Shahi Qila. It...
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Kuwait to issue work visas to Pakistanis once more after ten-year hiatus
After a ten year of long suspension, Kuwait is going to resume work visas to Pakistanis. Minister for Interior Shaikh Rasheed while...
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PM Imran Khan and First Lady Bushra Bibi tests COVID-19 positive
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and First Lady Bushra Bibi has tested COVID-19 positive confirmed SAPM on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan. Dr....
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PM allots low cost mortgage housing for poor workers, widows
In order to uplift the weaker segments of society, Prime Minister has allotted 1,008 flats and 500 houses for poor workers and...
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ECC approves cost subsidy mechanism for NAPHDA housing units
A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, headed by Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, the Finance Minister took place in Islamabad on Wednesday where...
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Textile exports fall by 3pc in February
Textile and clothing exports has decreased in second month from a year ago owing to a decline in value-added exports, the export...
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Strong growth in digital financial transactions in the country in Q2 FY2020/21
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released its Quarterly Payment System Review (QPSR) for the second quarter, October – December 2020, of...
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Special Economic Zones launched in Thatta, Chakwal
Two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have been launched at Pir Phato, Thatta and Padshahan, Chakwal districts by the Dynamic Engineering and Automation (DEA). A privately owned engineering...
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PIA all set to start flights from Lahore to Skardu, Gilgit
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is going to operate weekly flights from Lahore to Skardu and Gilgit next month. It was revealed that PIA has decided to operate...
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Olive cultivation best investment for forex gains, food security: PM
The largescale olive cultivation would prove as the best investment for Pakistan, said Premier. The Prime Minister, Imran Khan while talking at...
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CDA to build 4,400 housing units, raise Metropolitan Police
City managers have decided to construct 4,400 low-cost housing units and to establish a Metropolitan Police in collaboration with the Islamabad police. On...
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Pakistan joins OIC to observe ‘Day to Combat Islamophobia’
Foreign office announced that Pakistan has joined members of the organizations of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in observing for the first time the International Day...
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Pakistan among biggest importers of major arms in Asia and Oceania: SIPRI
Pakistan has been called the biggest importers of major arms in Asia and Oceania from 2016-2020 in the report published by the...
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PIA plans Swat flights to promote tourism
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) are going to operate flights to Swat, Gilgit, and Skardu that aims to promote tourism in respective regions. As the present...
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ECNEC approves 12 projects worth Rs267 billion
12 projects worth Rs267 billion has been approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). A meeting of the...
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Aurat March organisers demand public apology over doctored video
Aurat March has become vulgarity and not the demand for rights of women. Like the previous year, Aurat March was launched in 2021 also where ‘liberal’ and...
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Prime Minister Imran Khan launches Ehsaas “Koi Bhooka Na Soye” initiative
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Ehsaas “Koi Bhooka Na Soye” initiative in Islamabad, cooked meals will be provided under this initiative. This initiative was...
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Pakistan announced squad for South Africa and Zimbabwe tours
Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the squad for South Africa and Zimbabwe tours, with Sharjeel Khan and Mohammad Hafeez returns to the T20I...
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Senate election results: Sadiq Sanjrani triumphs over Yousaf Raza Gillani
Sadiq Sanjrani will take the oath as Senate chairman for the second time on Friday, according to the presiding officer in charge...
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Spying devices allegedly installed to monitor the Senate chairman election
On Friday, in the Upper house, spying devices were allegedly installed to monitor the Senate chairman election and deputy chairman election. PML-N’s Musadik Malik...
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K-Electric consumers to get Rs2.35bn fuel cost benefit
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified fuel cost adjustment (FCAs) for K-Electric for 11 months. The combination of 11 months’ Fuel Adjustment Cost...
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Gilgit-Baltistan declared coronavirus-free
Under the third wave of covid-19 in the country, Gilgit-Baltistan has been declared a COVID-free region with zero active cases. When coronavirus has...
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February recorded as third driest month in six decades: Meteorological Department
February 2021 has been declared as the 3rd hottest and driest month in the history of the country in six decades, declared by...
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ECC okays Rs7.8bn Ramazan package for Utility Stores
The government has approved the Ramazan package for Utility Stores of Rs7.8 billion, increased the commission for oil companies and their dealers on sale petroleum products, and...
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5,145 firms in Pakistan have at least one female director: SECP
According to SECP, 21,168 companies registered between March 2020 and March 2021, and 5,145 firms have at least one female director. On...
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Rs68 billion strategy developed to create jobs in tribal districts
The planning and development department has developed a strategy of Rs68 billion, aims to create employment opportunities in tribal districts. The Economic Development Plan (EDP) will...
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World Economic Forum: PTI’s Maleeka Bokhari named as Young Global Leader
Maleeka Bokhari, Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice Barrister has been selected as the World Economic Forum Young Global Leader for five years. ...
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Pakistan’s Umair Masood wins ‘Young Scientist Award 2021’ in America
Umair Masood, a Pakistani student in America has become the matter of pride for the country after winning the “Young Scientist Award 2021’ from American Lab Roots...
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KP signs pact for 300MW Balakot hydropower project
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government and the Chinese company have signed the agreement for the construction of the 300 MW Balakot hydropower project. On Tuesday, the KPK...
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Domestic violence against women, children increased during lockdown: report
In Pakistan, incidents of domestic violence and abuse against women are comparatively more in the second half of 2020 as compared to the first...
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PM approves withdrawal of 80 income tax exemptions
Pakistan and IMF had a staff-level agreement last month for the approval of the second to fifth reviews and release of the...
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Pakistan Investment Bonds attract $12.7m after hike in yields
The data issued by the State Bank revealed that Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) have attracted over $12.7 million foreign investment in the...
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Pakistan issues fresh tenders to buy wheat, sugar
Trading Corporation of Pakistan has issued two new international tenders to purchase 300,000 tons of wheat and 50,000 tons of sugar. Pakistan...
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Kohat’s handmade jewelry popular at home and abroad
The handmade jewelry and bird models of Mian Anwar Shah have been found to be highly popular in Pakistan and in other countries too. Mian Anwar Shah’s...
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Pakistan Origin Card holders ineligible for Covid-19 vaccine
People holding Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs) and foreign national spouses of Pakistanis have been declared ineligible to obtain Covid-19 vaccine. On Monday,...
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Karachi student who developed WhatsApp-like app
15 years old grade 9 student has developed an instant messaging application that contains features like WhatsApp, the app is even more...
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HEC announces local, foreign scholarships for students in Balochistan
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced LLB, LLM, and Ph.D. scholarships for students from Balochistan. According to the issued notification by HEC in this regard,...
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Health cards to be distributed among 300,000 labourers in Islamabad
At least 300,000 laborers in Islamabad are going to have health cards at their doorsteps, Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) will...
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MoIP proposes record Rs6.37bn Ramzan relief package
The government is going to introduce a mega Ramzan relief package for the holy month in 2021. Unlike previous years, the government will...
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SBP celebrates International Women’s Day vowing to increase women’s role in Pakistan’s financial sphere
State Bank of Pakistan is taking initiatives under its comprehensive National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) to prioritize women’s financial inclusion and will...
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Pakistan approves Sinopharm vaccine for people above 60 years
The Chinese Covid-19 Sinopharm vaccine has been approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap), authorized for people over 60 years of age. ...
